Walhouse Close is in Walsall and in Walsall district. WS1 2BJ is located in the St Matthew's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walsall South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Walhouse Close, Walsall, WS1 2BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS1 2AT, WS1 2AU, WS1 2BH, WS1 2AX, WS1 2JA, WS1 2AR, WS1 2AS, WS1 2BS, WS1 2HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WS1 2BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 49% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 46.5% | 51% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.2% | 32.7% | -10.5% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 40.9% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 13.1% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 9% | 9.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.4% | 39.5% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 38.3% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 14.5% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 5.1% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 25.8% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 8.5% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 17.6% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 10.5% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 27.5% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 7.1% | 5.1% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 23.8% | 31.8% | 8.0% | 2.7% | 29.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 62% | 51.8% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -29.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 72.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 72.1% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 8.8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14% | 15.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 72.3% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 16.2% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 2.8% | -9.5% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 28.2% | 46.2% | -18.0% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 35.2% | 6.5% | 28.7% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walhouse Close was 120.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.6% higher than the Rushall-Shelfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walhouse Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Rushall-Shelfield and the 189th highest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Walhouse Close, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-03-17 | £204,038 |
| 9 Walhouse Close, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-08-15 | £192,714 |
| 11A Walhouse Close, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2022-03-11 | £196,313 |
| 18 Walhouse Close, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-11-29 | £185,212 |
| 6 Walhouse Close, Walsall, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-11-18 | £171,983 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Transport and storage | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 3,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 4,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Nursery School Lichfield Road , Bloxwich WS3 3LU | 4out of 4 | 4,837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuckery Primary School Lincoln Road , WS1 2DZ | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Butts Primary School Butts Road , WS4 2AH | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School Springhill Road , WS1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School Hanch Place , WS1 3AF | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall Blue Lane East , WS2 8HN | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mary's High School Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE | 4out of 4 | 410 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England Academy Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsall Studio School 14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School Sutton Road , WS1 2PG | 4out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA | 3out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES | - not rated | 629 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxwich Academy Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR | 2out of 4 | 4,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydesville Tower School 25, Broadway North , Walsall WS1 2QG | - not rated | 416 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ladder School Millennium House , 24 Lower Hall Lane WS1 1RL | - not rated | 764 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Midlands Education and Skills ST PATRICKS PRESBYTERY , BLUE LANE EAST WS2 8HN | - not rated | 886 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Preparatory School Sutton Road , WALSALL WS1 2PD | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School Afro Caribbean Community Association , 36 Wolverhampton Road WS2 8PR | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Raceway Cafe | 127-128 Lichfield Street, Walsall | 294 yd | |
| Zaraza | 108 - 111, Lichfield Street | 298 yd | |
| Golden Moments | All The Moments Limited, 3 Ablewell Street | 305 yd | |
| Waffle n Shake | 64 Bridge Street, Walsall | 318 yd | |
| The Rock Centre | 27-31 Lichfield Street, Walsall | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Cottage | Holtshill Lane, Walsall | 119 yd | |
| The Victoria | 23 Lower Rushall Street, Walsall | 220 yd | |
| Manhattans | 133 Lichfield Street, Walsall | 332 yd | |
| Masters (Home of Snooker) | 77 Bridge Street, Walsall | 338 yd | |
| Flan O' Briens | 100 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star | 22 Lower Rushall Street, Walsall | 220 yd | |
| Domino`s Pizza | 111 Lichfield Street, Walsall | 293 yd | |
| Wish Bone | 98-99 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 309 yd | |
| Chop & Wok | 68 Bridge Street, Walsall | 315 yd | |
| Daz Chicken Ltd | 62 Bridge Street, Walsall | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 125 Lichfield Street, Walsall | 294 yd | |
| Leo Shop | (Leo Shop Ltd), 58 Bridge Street | 324 yd | |
| Lidl | 73 Ablewell Street, Walsall | 427 yd | |
| Co-operative Retail Services Limited | 1 The Bridge, Walsall | 617 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstore, St Mathews Quarter George Street | 620 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Blakemans Bodyzone (Walsall) (Closed) Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 331 yd |
| Hydesville Tower School (Closed) Broadway North | 371 yd | |
| Walsall Gala Swimming And Fitness Centre WALSALL GALA BATHS WALSALL GALA BATHS TOWER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 415 yd |
| Queen Mary'S High School UPPER FORSTER STREET | 483 yd | |
| Foundry Gym POOL STREET | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| Academy Health Club (Closed) St. Pauls Street | health and fitness suite | 565 yd |
| Blue Coat Church Of England Academy BIRMINGHAM STREET | 572 yd | |
| Walsall Arboretum BUCHANAN AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 596 yd |
| Health Land For Ladies (Closed) The Bridge | health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| Pure Gym (Walsall) BUTLERS PRECINCT | health and fitness suite | 708 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.